The Characteristics of Gifted Students in Mathematics and the Proposed Methods for Identifying Them from Their Teachers' Perspective

Authors

  • Sana Saleh Abdallah Arab American University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33977/1182-016-046-001

Keywords:

Gifted students, Mathematics subject, features, Mathematics teachers, proposed methods

Abstract

Objectives: The study aimed to identify the characteristics of mathematically gifted students and the proposed methods for their discovery from the perspective of teachers. Two scales were developed: one for the characteristics of mathematically gifted students and another for the proposed methods of identifying them.

Methods: The study population included all 115 math teachers in the suburbs of Jerusalem, according to Ministry of Education statistics. A sample of 90 teachers was selected using the survey method, and the study adopted the descriptive-analytical method.

Results: The results showed that the mean score for the characteristics of mathematically gifted students was 4.19 (83.8%), indicating a high estimation, while the mean score for the proposed discovery methods was 4.22 (84.4%), also reflecting a high estimation.

Conclusions: The study recommended the necessity of having specialized and accredited scales in Palestine for gifted students, particularly in mathematics, to identify and support them. It also emphasized the importance of focusing on mathematically gifted students to enhance their abilities and creativity through appropriate educational pathways that cater to their needs.

Author Biography

Sana Saleh Abdallah, Arab American University

PhD student

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2025-03-27

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Abdallah, S. S. (2025). The Characteristics of Gifted Students in Mathematics and the Proposed Methods for Identifying Them from Their Teachers’ Perspective. Journal of Al-Quds Open University for Educational & Psychological Research & Studies, 16(46). https://doi.org/10.33977/1182-016-046-001

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Vol. 16 No. 46 (2025): مجلة جامعة القدس المفتوحة للأبحاث والدراسات التربوية والنفسية

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